Ingredients:

  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb smoked turkey, shredded or diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with oil or butter.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken cubes for 3-4 minutes Note: they only need to brown, not cook through until the edges are golden brown.
  4. Transfer the seared chicken and the shredded smoked turkey into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Whisk together 1 cup buttermilk ranch dressing, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika until the mixture is smooth and pale.
  6. Pour the sauce over the meat, stirring gently to ensure every piece of chicken and turkey is coated.
  7. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top.
  8. Toss 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers with 2 tbsp melted butter in a small bowl.
  9. Scatter the buttery crumbs across the cheese layer.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the topping is a deep mahogany gold.